Archiv der Kategorie: The Sacred Books (English)

Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten

Publiziert am 19. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten – G. R. S. Mead

The writing of the present work has been a congenial task to Mr. Mead, and he has brought to bear lovingly and zealously upon the portraiture of the figure of Christ and of early Christianity, all the knowledge which a deep study of Oriental religions from their emotional side could furnish.The outset that there is very little of what is commonly regarded as the Theosophic method apparent in the work, which is the product of a scholarly though withal very devotional spirit. Mr. Mead’s aim has been to enable the reader to obtain a glimpse of a world of which he has never heard at school, and of which no … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Expositions On The Psalms Volume 2

Publiziert am 19. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

The Expositions On The Psalms Volume 2 – St. Augustine of Hippo

In any commentary on a portion of the Old Testament by a writer unacquainted with Hebrew, exact criticism, and freedom from mistake, must not be expected. But the Psalms have been so in the mouth and in the heart of God’s people in all languages, that it has been necessary often to find an explanation suitable to imperfect translations. And no doubt it is intended that we should use such explanations for the purpose of edification, when we are unable to be more accurate, though in proving doctrine it is necessary always to remember and allow for any want of acquaintance with the original, or uncertainty with respect … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Expositions On The Psalms Volume 1

Publiziert am 19. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

The Expositions On The Psalms Volume 1 – St. Augustine of Hippo

In any commentary on a portion of the Old Testament by a writer unacquainted with Hebrew, exact criticism, and freedom from mistake, must not be expected. But the Psalms have been so in the mouth and in the heart of God’s people in all languages, that it has been necessary often to find an explanation suitable to imperfect translations. And no doubt it is intended that we should use such explanations for the purpose of edification, when we are unable to be more accurate, though in proving doctrine it is necessary always to remember and allow for any want of acquaintance with the original, or uncertainty with respect … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Westminster Larger Catechism

Publiziert am 18. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

The Westminster Larger Catechism – The Westminster Assembly

The Westminster Larger Catechism, along with the Westminster Shorter Catechism, is a central catechism of Calvinists in the English tradition throughout the world. The process of writing a catechism started in 1643. In January 1647 the Assembly gave up writing one catechism and split it into two. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was to be “easier to read and concise for beginners” and the Larger Catechism was to be “more exact and comprehensive”.

The Westminster Larger Catechism

The Westminster Larger Catechism

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The Westminster Larger Catechism.

ISBN: 9783849675950.

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History of the Westminster Larger Catechism (from wikipedia)

In 1643 when the Long Parliament of England called the Westminster Assembly to … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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High Mysticism

Publiziert am 16. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

High Mysticism – Emma Curtis Hopkins

During the many years of the active ministry of Emma Curtis Hopkins, over fifty thousand individuals came to her for instruction. Numbered among them were ministers, priests, lawyers, physicians, artists, business men and people from every walk of life. She was known as the “Teacher of Teachers” as so many of her students later became teachers and carried the message of the High Watch to the far corners of the earth. Several of the well known schools of advanced thought in this country were founded by her students. It is said that the glory of her teaching is that it arouses the hidden creative genius in the student so that he goes forth inspired … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Illustrations Of Masonry

Publiziert am 13. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

Illustrations Of Masonry – Preston/Oliver

This Tract is divided into Four Books. In the First Book, the excellency of Masonry is displayed.In the Second Book the general plan of the subjects treated in the three Degrees is illustrated, with occasional remarks; and a brief description is given of the ancient ceremonies of the Order. This part of the Treatise, which the Author considers most essential for the instruction and improvement of his brethren, is considerably extended in the later Editions. The Third Book contains the copy of a curious old Manuscript on Masonry, with annotations, the better to explain this authentic document of antiquity. The Fourth Book is restricted to the history of Masonry from its first appearance in England, … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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Anacalypsis

Publiziert am 13. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

Anacalypsis – Godfrey Higgins

The Anacalypsis (a.k.a. An Attempt to Draw Aside the Veil of the Saitic Isis or an Inquiry into the Origin of Languages, Nations and Religions) is a huge treatise written by religious historian Godfrey Higgins. It took him more than twenty years of research to discover that there was once an ancient and universal religion, basically the foundation of all other religions that are known today. His theories about Pandeism are still of enormous interest today.

Anacalypsis

Anacalypsis

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Anacalypsis.

ISBN: 9783849676148.

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Content of the Anacalypsis (from wikipedia.com)

The work is the product of more than twenty years of research, during which Higgins tried to uncover “a most ancient … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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The Religion Of The Samurai

Publiziert am 12. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

The Religion Of The Samurai – Kaiten Nukariya

This study of Zen philosophy and the disciples in China and Japan elaborates on the differences between Mahayana Buddhism and Theraveda. The Zen sect is one of many Buddhist sects and has millions of followers worldwide.

The Religion Of The Samurai

The Religion Of The Samurai

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The Religion Of The Samurai.

ISBN: 9783849676131.

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Doctrine of the Samurai (from wikipedia.com)

In the 13th century, Hōjō Shigetoki (1198–1261 AD) wrote: “When one is serving officially or in the master’s court, he should not think of a hundred or a thousand people, but should consider only the importance of the master.” Carl Steenstrup noted that 13th and 14th century warrior writings … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On Daniel 7- 12

Publiziert am 12. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On Daniel 7- 12 – John Calvin

Calvin’s commentaries cover the larger part of the Old Testament, and all of the new excepting Second and Third John and the Apocalypse. His commentaries and lectures stand in the front rank of Biblical interpretation. The Prophecies of Daniel are among the most remarkable Predictions of The Elder Covenant. They are not confined within either a limited time or a contracted space. They relate to the destinies of mighty Empires, and stretch forward into eras still hidden in the bosom of the future. The period of their delivery was a remarkable one in the history of our race.

 

John Calvin's Bible Commentaries On Daniel 7- 12

John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On Daniel 7- 12

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John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On St. Paul’s Epistles To Timothy, Titus And Philemon

Publiziert am 12. Oktober 2017 von Jazzybee

John Calvin’s Bible Commentaries On St. Paul’s Epistles To Timothy, Titus And Philemon – John Calvin

Calvin produced commentaries on most of the books of the Bible. His commentaries cover the larger part of the Old Testament, and all of the new excepting Second and Third John and the Apocalypse. His commentaries and lectures stand in the front rank of Biblical interpretation. The foundation of every code of rules for guiding the ministers of Christ must be sought, not in the judgments of uninspired men, however able and judicious, but in the Holy Scriptures, and chiefly in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus, the accurate interpretation of which is therefore unspeakably valuable. CALVIN has examined them with his usual skill, … Read more.../Mehr lesen ...

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